Product Articles

Discover how Carron Heating helped transform a once-derelict Georgian country house into an award-winning home, delivering heritage-led heating solutions compatible with modern renewable energy systems. For decades, Townhead stood empty. Built in 1732 in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, the Grade II... View Article

Breathing Buildings, the pioneer of hybrid ventilation systems, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of innovation, growth and low-energy ventilation leadership. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, the company has evolved from a... View Article

Lighting is no longer just a functional necessity—it has become a strategic tool that shapes how people experience public spaces. Thoughtfully designed lighting can enhance safety, encourage community interaction, support sustainability goals, and even stimulate local economies. For architects, designers,... View Article

Vent-Axia’s award-winning Sentinel Apex units have been specified for the landmark Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Hwb project, delivering energy-efficient ventilation to this transformative multi-million-pound development. The 245,000 sq ft scheme is repurposing the former Carmarthen Debenhams building into a Health... View Article

The Pendock Radius range comprises six individual column casing types, which are manufactured in a choice of standard shapes and materials, as well as bespoke options, which are manufactured to match specific project dimensions. Both the circular MDF -CL and... View Article

Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador has launched an brand new premium range of front doors. Portal by Garador front doors have been designed and manufactured here in the UK. Developed to meet the demands of modern homes, the Portal... View Article

Sapphire is proud to announce that its G30 balcony, when used with or without StubGuard, has officially been certified as a Passive House Component by the Passive House Institute – a significant milestone that reinforces the product’s exceptional thermal and... View Article

Architects are under more pressure than ever to deliver buildings that perform – thermally, structurally, and sustainably. The Polyfoam XPS Orange Book has been created to give clarity and confidence when specifying extruded polystyrene insulation across a wide range of... View Article

Limelite breathable plasters and mortars are designed to support the refurbishment, extension and sensitive adaptation of traditional buildings. Limelite provides a modern alternative to traditional lime plasters and mortars, combining key performance characteristics — including vapour permeability and crack resistance... View Article

Wernick is one of the UK’s most established modular building manufacturers, with over 90 years’ experience delivering offsite solutions across infrastructure, education, healthcare and commercial sectors. Our permanent, refurbished and hire modular buildings are designed to support managed construction programmes... View Article

The Sash Window Workshop, a leading British manufacturer of high-performance timber windows, has announced that its latest Product Innovation box sash window system has successfully passed independent PAS 24 testing, the recognised UK benchmark for enhanced security performance in newbuild and refurbishment... View Article

A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörmann UK, showcasing the brand’s ability to deliver cohesive solutions both externally and internally. The family home features a... View Article

Waterproof floors, flexible basins, and integrated storage solutions for modern wetrooms Designing wetrooms that stay dry, comfortable, and visually clean begins with selecting the right base. Architects, specifiers, and contractors need solutions that combine reliable waterproofing, thermal performance, and flexibility... View Article

A sponsored publication provided by Maltaward, a leading supplier of temporary and permanent concrete barrier solutions, who specialise in interlocking concrete blocks, Jersey barriers and modular security infrastructure for commercial and public sector applications. An evergreen challenge facing urban designers... View Article

The Harris in Preston, Lancashire, has significantly improved operational efficiency and staff safety with the recent installation of a Stannah dumbwaiter. Faced with the frequent challenge of moving heavy and fragile items between floors, The Harris Café needed an efficient... View Article

As bathrooms increasingly become spaces dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation, the shower has evolved far beyond a purely functional zone. Today, it serves as a centrepiece of bathroom design – a place where materials, texture and colour come together to... View Article

When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot, situated on what was a 2.5-acre paddock, is less than 100m from the River... View Article

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows. The W20 closely replicates... View Article

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in... View Article

The new products will star alongside their numerous smart solutions, ventilation units and tilt and turn hardware at FENSTERBAU 2026. The SIEGENIA GROUP will be showcasing smart building automation solutions as well as a wide range of window and door... View Article